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CNC machining centre for the woodworking industry

Energy chains, cables and bearing technology for wood-processing machines

In CNC machining centres, e-chains and chainflex cables can be used in all units for a maintenance-free operation and long service life. Our energy chains provide perfect protection for cables and hoses, despite the large amount of dust and high dynamics in wood processing. Format adjustments can be efficiently solved with the huge drylin modular linear bearing system. With connected handling robots, triflex 3D energy chains ensure safe operation.

​​​​​​​A lot of practical examples with motion plastics in the wood industry are available here
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Machining centre

e-chain® with extender crossbars on woodworking machine
Guide large hoses safely on the machining centre.

Which e-chain® with extender crossbars is the right one?

What requirements should be considered before making a purchase? What does the implementation look like in a specific application? And what solutions are available?
 

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Tech up and Cost down: our top products for cutting machining centres

E4.1L energy chain

Strong, easy and quick to fill

  • 30 per cent lighter than comparable size E4.1 series
  • Openable from both sides along the inner and outer radius
  • Also suitable for side-mounted, standing and hanging applications
e-chain series E4.1L
E4Q.64L

The best combination of strength and low weight

  • Easy to open by hand 
  • Costs less than the predecessor model E4Q.58 
  • At the same time, stronger than E4.1 energy chains 
E4Q.64L e-chain series
readychain energy chain with connectors

Everything from a single source: customised - ready to install - quality-tested

  • Complete energy chain system including cables
  • Harnessing time is reduced by up to 95%
  • Quick installation - less machine downtime
readychain
drylin R

Robust linear shafts for round linear guides

  • 100% lubrication-free
  • Dimensionally interchangeable with standard recirculating ball bearings
  • Eight different shaft materials
drylin R
ball transfer units

Move heavy and sensitive loads easily

  • Abrasion-resistant, lubrication-free and durable 
  • Also suitable for heavy loads with sharp edges and sensitive goods
Ball transfer units
igubal flange mounted bearings

Plastic spherical balls for all flanged bearing housings

  • Simply replace the spherical balls by hand
  • Lubrication and maintenance-free
  • Resistant to chemicals and corrosion
igubal flange mounted bearings

which e-chain® with extender crossbars

PVC cables in energy chains -​
impossible? Not a problem with chainflex!​

Can expensive PUR cables be safely replaced by more cost-effective PVC cables, even in moving applications? Decide objectively whether a cable with PVC jacket is not only sufficient, but may be the better solution.


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...and many further success stories

Here you can find a wide range of other applications from the woodworking and wood-processing industry

Application examples in the woodworking industry
woodworking overview applications



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